Huskers Snatch Arnold Classic Title

Columbus, Ohio – Week after week the Nebraska men’s gymnastics team continues to impress. This weekend deemed no different as the No. 5 Huskers took first place at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. Nebraska finished with 404.000 over No. 4 Ohio State (401.600) and No. 11 Air Force (390.250). Jake Bonnay, Alex Magsam and Anton Stephenson paved the way for NU, claiming event titles. Bonnay grabbed the floor title (13.90), Magsam claimed the rings title (14.05) and Stephenson again claimed the vault title (14.85). The Huskers’ first-place finish in Columbus solidifies a regular-season sweep of both Ohio State (3-0) and Air Force (2-0).

Rotation OneThe Huskers started off on rings, earning 65.80. Magsam came out on top as the event winner with 14.05. Jonathan Scripnick scored 13.20, while Josh Everitt followed behind with 13.15. Heath Anderson and Griffin Kehler closed out the Husker scoring with 12.90 and 12.50, respectively.

Rotation TwoNU moved to floor where the team scored 66.55. Bonnay finished first, claiming the event title with 13.90. Chris Stephenson followed closely behind with 13.85. Kyle King and Anton Stephenson notched 13.40 and 13.00, respectively. Connor Adamsick added 12.40.

Rotation FourNebraska finished with 66.45 on high bar. Bonnay again led the way for the Huskers with 13.85. King finished with a career-high 13.45, while Castro finished with 13.35. Anton Stephenson notched 13.00 and Kehler added 12.80 to close out the Husker scoring.

Rotation SixOn the final rotation of the competition, NU scored 64.55 on parallel bars. The Stephenson brothers led the way for Nebraska, as Chris and Anton notched 13.45 and 13.15, respectively. Andrew Zymball followed closely with 13.10, while Kehler added 12.95. Magsam rounded out the team score with 11.90.

Up NextAfter a weekend off, the Huskers head to State College, Penn., to take on conference rival Penn State on March 17. Competition is set to begin at 4:00 p.m.